[As is Nick, unfortunately. They'll both have to get used to this world that is, in some ways, better than the ones they come from, even with its flaws. He gives her a reaffirming nod, glad to hear her agree.]
Together.
[They're partners in this, as synths and roommates. They'll make it work, watching out for one another in the meantime.
He heads for the stairs, flexing his fingers again.]
Think I'll head out for a bit after I get my coat, see if I can't find some oil in the stores. You need anything?
[Seeing as Rey is more adjusted to things going to shit more often than not, getting used to the flaws in Hadriel doesn't take any great deal of effort.
[Once Nick heads for the stairs, she starts to move towards her room. Only to stop when he asks what she needs. A slight smile creeps across her face.]
Unless you can grab some takeout on your way back, think I'm good.
[Perhaps her next formal request to the gods should be a Chinese restaurant. Ha.]
Tough request, unless Hope decided to set up a restaurant somewhere. But I'll see what I can do.
[He and Rey have their differences -- have had their differences, too -- and she may think otherwise, but Nick is sure he picked the right roommate. Now if only he can convince her of that, he'll be set.]
[It's nice. This is nice. It isn't often that Rey allows herself to humor other people like this, but it's a learning process.]
You seem plenty resourceful. No doubt you'll figure something out. Anything that's edible will do in the meantime, though. [And not contaminated with human meat. That'd be a plus.
[Also a plus is the fact that Rey is starting to regret this decision less and less. Things may have been pretty rocky from the start, but the waters have since settled. You all right, Nick Valentine. You all right.]
[This entire event has been wearing on them all. It was the real first test of the Guard, and none of it has been easy: not dealing with the fog, handling the monsters, or even trying to keep people from turning on one other.]
[Though it may sound dismissive, it's honest. Given that he spent most of yesterday sleeping off exhaustion, he's not sure how he's coping. Quietly, for the most part. That's not normally a good sign for him. But they have no shortage of work to do right now. When it becomes a problem, he'll deal with it.]
There is a certain discomfort in knowing that this was wrought in its entirety by our community. It took a mere few.
Yeah. And we thought the gods were our biggest problem. Turns out things can go from bad to worse real quick, and all it takes is a few reckless individuals.
[Sigh.]
I wanted to thank you and Maketh for all you two do. Things could have been a hell of a lot worse without the organization we've got on the Guard.
That'd be good. And anything from the office that needs doing, if you don't mind. I'm sure you noticed last time I came in that I'm having some trouble getting around.
[While he hadn't been expecting Shadow to report in via his communicator, Nick has been wondering how the streets are doing in the month following the fog. He used to cross paths with the hedgehog during his nightly patrol; however, given the state of his leg since he went toe-to-toe with a deathclaw, he's had to drastically cut back on any walking he might do throughout the city. He trusts Shadow can handle it -- the little guy might be a showboater, but at least he seems to be able to put his money where his mouth is. Nick just hopes he puts those skills to use for the good of everyone rather than just himself and his personal interests.
It takes him a moment, but he does text back. That metal hand of his has never worked well with the touch screen of his phone.]
Good to know. I'm not about to complain when things are quiet for a change.
[Though not entirely sure what this 'talk' is about or why Muscovy is having it in the first place, Nick keeps any inquiries he may have to a minimum, sticking with a simple response.]
Because while Bianca is not a bad person, we should tell her that she should be nice to Rey and not hurt her or run off with someone else, yes? When things are not going well it will help to know that there are consequences outside of your partner for not being nice.
[He would usually hear this as an argument why one should not break with the family for the sake of marrying someone, but Rey is obviously a different case. One, this is her first partner and she picked her herself, two, it's a her, so he doubts that any family would have picked that one anyway. But she's also immortal and infertile so she doesn't need and can't have biological children anyway.]
[Given what he's hearing here and what he's noticed as of late when Rey comes home and is sometimes vague regarding how things are going, Nick is starting to get a clearer picture of what this is about.
... Though he has to admit that Rey could have better taste.]
Intimidation isn't the way to go about things, Muscovy. Rey's an adult. She can handle herself, and we ought to respect that.
[But in the event Bianca ever hurt Rey, they would absolutely have some words.]
Wasn't time to call. Folks were in trouble, and I did what was necessary. I'm better than I was. Had someone reattach my arm, but I still have a few scuffs and dings I need to buff out before I return to my route. Hope you're not too lonely out there.
[And so he is. He's keeping a watch for Maketh this time and opens the door as she comes up the front walk. He's still missing his coat, but it's visibly hanging on the rack by the door, the sleeve reattached much like the one on the button-up he wears. If the way he's leaning on the door frame is any indication, his leg isn't any better than the last time he came into the office.
But he still manages to greet his boss with a smile.]
I'd be dead if I'd been human. Unfortunately, the fact that I'm not means I might not be in any condition to go out when the Door opens again. I can't just take a trip down to the clinic for a tune-up.
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Date: 2016-06-05 06:39 am (UTC)Together.
[They're partners in this, as synths and roommates. They'll make it work, watching out for one another in the meantime.
He heads for the stairs, flexing his fingers again.]
Think I'll head out for a bit after I get my coat, see if I can't find some oil in the stores. You need anything?
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Date: 2016-06-05 06:16 pm (UTC)[Once Nick heads for the stairs, she starts to move towards her room. Only to stop when he asks what she needs. A slight smile creeps across her face.]
Unless you can grab some takeout on your way back, think I'm good.
[Perhaps her next formal request to the gods should be a Chinese restaurant. Ha.]
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Date: 2016-06-06 02:02 am (UTC)Tough request, unless Hope decided to set up a restaurant somewhere. But I'll see what I can do.
[He and Rey have their differences -- have had their differences, too -- and she may think otherwise, but Nick is sure he picked the right roommate. Now if only he can convince her of that, he'll be set.]
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Date: 2016-06-06 01:10 pm (UTC)You seem plenty resourceful. No doubt you'll figure something out. Anything that's edible will do in the meantime, though. [And not contaminated with human meat. That'd be a plus.
[Also a plus is the fact that Rey is starting to regret this decision less and less. Things may have been pretty rocky from the start, but the waters have since settled. You all right, Nick Valentine. You all right.]
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Date: 2016-06-21 03:28 pm (UTC)Nick. Kate shall being coming into headquarters today to explain her part in recent events. 'Twould be best if you and Maketh question her.
[He does not state why he cannot trust himself to do so impartially.]
I will be present to hear what she has to say.
[voice]
Date: 2016-06-21 07:32 pm (UTC)I'll be there. You holding up okay?
[And he doesn't just mean physically.]
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Date: 2016-06-21 11:37 pm (UTC)[Though it may sound dismissive, it's honest. Given that he spent most of yesterday sleeping off exhaustion, he's not sure how he's coping. Quietly, for the most part. That's not normally a good sign for him. But they have no shortage of work to do right now. When it becomes a problem, he'll deal with it.]
There is a certain discomfort in knowing that this was wrought in its entirety by our community. It took a mere few.
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Date: 2016-06-21 11:41 pm (UTC)[Sigh.]
I wanted to thank you and Maketh for all you two do. Things could have been a hell of a lot worse without the organization we've got on the Guard.
[Text] suuuper late >.>
Date: 2016-07-31 04:08 pm (UTC)[She's going to be checking up on him regardless.]
[text] Never too late! I kept meaning to put up a log and got delayed. D:
Date: 2016-07-31 05:50 pm (UTC)[text] :D:D:D:D
Date: 2016-07-31 09:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-08-01 05:54 am (UTC)[text]
Date: 2016-08-05 07:07 am (UTC)It takes him a moment, but he does text back. That metal hand of his has never worked well with the touch screen of his phone.]
Good to know. I'm not about to complain when things are quiet for a change.
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Date: 2016-08-05 06:52 pm (UTC)It would make sense if you are there too, yes?
[text]
Date: 2016-08-05 11:31 pm (UTC)And why's that?
[text]
Date: 2016-08-06 06:24 am (UTC)[He would usually hear this as an argument why one should not break with the family for the sake of marrying someone, but Rey is obviously a different case. One, this is her first partner and she picked her herself, two, it's a her, so he doubts that any family would have picked that one anyway. But she's also immortal and infertile so she doesn't need and can't have biological children anyway.]
i'm so sorry for the delay, rl has been happening
Date: 2016-08-06 04:29 pm (UTC)[text]
Date: 2016-08-07 01:42 am (UTC)[text]
Date: 2016-08-07 03:46 am (UTC)I got into some trouble when the Door opened last week. I probably could have used a hand in dealing with what it dragged in.
[Too soon, Nick.]
[text]
Date: 2016-08-07 04:05 am (UTC)... Though he has to admit that Rey could have better taste.]
Intimidation isn't the way to go about things, Muscovy. Rey's an adult. She can handle herself, and we ought to respect that.
[But in the event Bianca ever hurt Rey, they would absolutely have some words.]
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Date: 2016-08-07 04:55 am (UTC)No worries! RL always takes priority, and you know I'm down to backtag. <3
Date: 2016-08-07 05:05 am (UTC)[And so he is. He's keeping a watch for Maketh this time and opens the door as she comes up the front walk. He's still missing his coat, but it's visibly hanging on the rack by the door, the sleeve reattached much like the one on the button-up he wears. If the way he's leaning on the door frame is any indication, his leg isn't any better than the last time he came into the office.
But he still manages to greet his boss with a smile.]
Maketh.
[text]
Date: 2016-08-07 06:40 am (UTC)[text]
Date: 2016-08-07 07:09 am (UTC)[If only he could convey a good-natured smile through text. Someone introduce him to emojis.]
I'm a synthetic man. Mechanical, not organic.
Thank you :)
Date: 2016-08-07 04:07 pm (UTC)Maketh smiles, carrying two travel mugs. The coffee is hot and ought to be welcome.] Hello, Nick. May I come in?